WINTERCAKE

When Thomas misplaces the basket of dried fruit he needs to make his seasonal wintercake, some friends old and new come together to save the day. This cozy, gently humorous, and irresistible holiday tale from Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins about embracing the unexpected features universal themes of friendship, community, empathy, learning from mistakes, and generosity. Perfect for classroom and family story times during the winter season.

Sometimes a mistake can be a wonderful thing.

Sometimes a mistake is cause for celebration.

Sometimes making a mistake leads to rousing adventure and a whole new chapter.

That's exactly what happens to Lucy and Thomas in this luminous and festive picture book about a holiday mistake, cake, and friendship.

Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novelsAll Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music: Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan.